Console Crusade

The fellas chat about the first two episodes of HBO's The Last of Us adaptation, the casting of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and what seasons 2 and 3 might look like. 

Nick, EJ, Chris and special guest Brennan Allen draft their way into regret for this year's FantasyCritic video game draft. 

Happy New Year! Nick, Chris & EJ catch up after the holidays to chat games they've been playing, trophy hunts and more before diving into their 2022 FantasyCritic draft results. As usual, EJ is angry, Chris is salty, and Nick enjoys it all. 

EJ sits down with his teenage brother to chat Daniel's history with video games!

It's that time of year again---and it's time to get contentious, baby. Nick, EJ & Chris make their picks for who will take home the trophies at the 2022 Game Awards. Get ready for some Elden Ring, God of War, not nearly enough Nintendo, and a couple of salty dudes. 

After a long 8 month hiatus, the fellas return to chat a myriad of things: Pokemon rom hacks, Elden Ring, the Analogue Pocket, game emulation, Kirby, and the 2022 Fantasy Critic League results with a quarter of the year left to go. 

Nick, Chris and EJ make their way through their second annual Fantasy Critic draft! EJ won it all in 2021, but the guys look to make it a little tougher on him this year. Let the games begin!

It's just Nick and Chris this week so of course it's a rambling mess for a while until we talk about Metroid Dread and a bit of the latest Dune film. 00:03:05 games we been had playing 00:42:50 dread overall 00:53:57 dread story spoilers 02:15:22 dune!

Nick, EJ & Chris break down some news from the latest Pokemon Presents, give their thoughts on the WarioWare Get It Together demo, review Monster Hunter & 12 Minutes, then deep dive on Chris's play through of Hollow Knight!

Nick, EJ & Chris chat about the new Nintendo Switch OLED model and its surprising new competitor—the Steam Deck—before deep diving on the Metroid franchise.

Nick, EJ, & Chris chat about Nintendo's E3 2021---and holy heck, did the Big N bring the heat this year! The boys riff on Metroid Dread, WarioWare, Zelda, Smash Bros, Mario Party, and so much more.

EJ, Nick & Chris catch up on games they've been playing (Monster Hunter, Magic: Arena, Crosscode, Pokemon Snap, Call of Duty: Warzone and more!) plus give updates on their Fantasy Critic draft halfway through the year!

Nick, EJ & Chris wax over Sony's weak Playstation showcase, as well as the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl remakes, Pokemon Snap, and Pokemon Legends Arceus. Come for the Pokemon, stay for EJ's rage! 

It's been 84 years, but Nintendo has finally streamed another Direct! Nick and EJ give a quick rundown an reaction to Smash Bros, Zelda, Project Triangle Strategy, Splatoon 3, and more!

Nick, EJ & Chris draft upcoming video game releases in what shapes up to be a heated competition, plus speculate about Nintendo Switch's future!

Nick and EJ are joined once again by Chris Gilly-Forrer to share their thoughts on a recent play through of Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country trilogy on the SNES!

It's been a few months, but Nick and EJ are joined by their buddy Chris Gilly-Forrer to chat about the next gen of gaming---the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. Then, EJ gives his thoughts on Spider-Man Miles Morales! Also Included in this week's ramblings: Cyberpunk 2077 drama, Nintendo's Paper Mario Origami King, Xenoblade Chronicles, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Sea of Thieves, Among Us, Phasmophobia, and Hyrule Warriors.

Nick and EJ chat with Chris Gilly-Forrer about Xbox Games Pass, Bethesda, and eventually kind of sort of review the new Mario 3D All-Stars Collection!

In this giant size edition of the Console Crusade podcast, the boys talk about the Sony PS5 showcase, Xbox leaks, the Halo debacle, Epic vs Apple, Tony Hawk, Ghost of Tsushima, and the Nintendo Partner Direct! (Recorded before the Microsoft/Bethesda buyout was announced.)

EJ and Nick get together with Andrew Chavez a few weeks too late to chat The Last of Us Part II, Pokemon, Playstation and not least of all: waffles vs. pancakes. Waffles are obviously superior, but we hope you have enjoy the conversation anyway!